Guacamole with Black Beans

A healthy and simple appetizer, this guacamole with black beans is sure to be a hit at your next party!

Ingredients

2 avocados

½ lemon

½ red onion, diced

1 tomato, diced

1 tbl chopped cilantro

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp hot sauce

½ cup black beans

extra cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Cut the avocados in half, remove pits, and spoon flesh into a medium size bowl. Juice the lemon over the avocados. Add in the red onion, tomato, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper and add hot sauce. Mash guacamole with a fork until smooth, but still chunky. Add in the beans and stir to combine. Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with cilantro.

Serves 4

Emily Jacobs is a Santa Barbara City College culinary school graduate and food blogger. See www.sagerecipes.com for more.